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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,405.88 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,405.88 and 287.82 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,405.88 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,405.88 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,405.88 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 404,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,640.38/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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